Char. of Life and Classification

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of only one cell, such as bacteria.

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What is the classification hierarchy in biology?

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The classification hierarchy includes Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that make their own food, such as plants.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that obtain food from other organisms, such as animals and fungi.

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Who proposed the binomial nomenclature system?

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Carl Linnaeus.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of one cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the role of the Kingdom in biological classification?

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It is the highest taxonomic rank used to classify organisms.

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What is an example of a multicellular organism?

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Humans, animals, and plants are examples of multicellular organisms.

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What is the significance of binomial nomenclature?

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It provides a standardized way to name and classify organisms using two names: genus and species.

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What is the function of the Phylum in classification?

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It groups organisms based on major body plans and structural features.